Highlands Elementary School vs Lake Mary High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elementary School
Winter Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
503 students
Lake Mary High School
Lake Mary · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,714 students
| Measure | Highlands Elementary School Winter Springs, Florida | Lake Mary High School Lake Mary, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #709 of 2,187 | #235 of 576 |
| National rank | #11381 of 50,301 | #7040 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 503 | 2,714 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 2,714 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 50% |
| city | Winter Springs | Lake Mary |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 55.0).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 50%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Lake Mary High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 62.2%).
- •Highlands Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 21.2).
- •Lake Mary High School is the larger school with 2,714 students compared with 503.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highlands Elementary School better than Lake Mary High School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary School ranks higher (69.9 vs 55.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Highlands Elementary School and Lake Mary High School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Winter Springs and Lake Mary in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elementary School: 503. Lake Mary High School: 2,714. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elementary School and Lake Mary High School rank in Florida?
Highlands Elementary School is 709th of 2,187 and Lake Mary High School is 235th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).